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Syracuse men's next test in ACC hoops tourney: SMU
The 14th-seeded Orange (14-18) play the No. 6 seed Mustangs in the second round tonight.
The 14th-seeded Orange (14-18) play the No. 6 seed Mustangs in the second round tonight.
Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored 14 of his 25 points before halftime.
The Orange and Cavaliers match up Saturday for the first time in ACC play this season.
The Orange didn't get their first basket after halftime until halfway through the third quarter.
After this game, the Orange have one game remaining in the regular season against Virginia at home on Saturday.
Jyare Davis led Syracuse (12-17, 6-12 ACC) with 21 points and Eddie Lampkin Jr. added 16 points and 12 rebounds.
This is a big matchup as both teams are on the bubble for the ACC Tournament with the season winding down.
Ishmael Leggett and Zack Austin scored 19 points apiece and Pittsburgh rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Syracuse 80-69.
After another disappointing loss on Saturday the Orange are 11-15 this season. They need to win out to finish with a winning record.
Syracuse hits the road to play Tuesday at Pittsburgh.
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